MORGANTOWN--In full pads for the first time, matters turned hot and heavy for the West Virginia Mountaineers during Wednesday's practice. A handful of skirmishes led to some good old-fashioned discipline, Bill Stewart style. "It was hot, which led to a few rousing moments," admitted the head coach. "But it's amazing how running the stadium steps cools the temper."

"Whenever our players do something that is not apropos to the gold and the blue, they are going to pay the price," Stewart added. "But at least they were getting at it out there."